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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Lighthouse Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the gulls, flowers, trees, and the earth itself seem to be saying on a summer evening at the Ramsay's house?
(a) Sadness is everywhere
(b) Evil is rampant in the world
(c) Life is painful
(d) Good triumphs, happiness prevails, and order rules

2. What does Lily contemplate as the dinner winds down, and people leave the table?
(a) She is happy that dinner is finally over.
(b) She hopes she can be like Mrs. Ramsay some day.
(c) She thinks what a boring dinner party is was.
(d) Everyone who attended the dinner party is forever bonded together, no matter how much time goes by.

3. What does Lily tell William Bankes about Mr. Ramsay?
(a) Mr. Ramsay likes to swim in the dark.
(b) Mr. Ramsay is afraid of the dark.
(c) Mr. Ramsay cries at night while in bed.
(d) Mr. Ramsay frightens her because of his mood swings.

4. When do Mr. Ramsay, James, and Cam plan to leave for their trip to the Lighthouse?
(a) When the wind picks up
(b) With the tide
(c) When the wind dies down
(d) At low tide

5. Why does Mrs. Ramsay think it is a good idea for her husband to spend time at the summerhouse?
(a) To get some fresh air and sunshine
(b) To get away from his lectures and academia
(c) To swim and sail with the children
(d) To finish writing his new book

Short Answer Questions

1. Why doesn't Lily want to see the paintings of the great artists?

2. What does Mr. Ramsay tell James as Mrs. Ramsay is measuring his foot for the stockings?

3. What helps Mr. Ramsay get his mind off his sorrow?

4. What is it that could happen to the house between night and dawn?

5. How does Mrs. Ramsay feel young men regard her?

(see the answer key)

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